Maxdale Bridge
In July 1913, the Bell County Commissioners Court, in response to repeated flooding in this area, approved construction of a bridge at this site to provide access to Killeen for residents of the Maxdale Community. Before it was completed, however, the bridge was destroyed in a flood. The Bell County Commissioners Court contracted again with Hess & Skinner Engineers, agents for the Missouri Valley Bridge Company, to build this bridge. Completed in 1914, the Maxdale Bridge employs a Parker truss design, which allows for maximum strength at mid-span. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1990
30.9902° N, 97.8347° W
The Texas Historical Commission lists this marker as in storage, so it may not be standing at this location.
Where to Find It
Maxdale community, Wolfridge Rd 0.4 mi. SE of Maxdale Rd., then 0.1 mi. N to S side of the bridge over the Lampasas River. Marker reported in storage Feb. 2011. Map dot approximate.
Nearby Markers
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- 4.1 mi W Tobey Cemetery Oakalla
- 4.6 mi SW Gillum Cemetery Oakalla
- 4.9 mi N Brown (Okay Community) Cemetery Killeen